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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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